9-16-71
Section 9-16-71 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined under this article shall be reclaimed. (a) The objective of this article is to provide for the safe, responsible and reasonable reclamation of lands upon which surface disturbances will be created by surface mining and the surface effects of underground mining so as to protect the taxable value of property and preserve natural resources within the state and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of this state, consistent with the protection of property and with maximum employment and the economic and industrial well-being of the state. The Legislature finds and declares that the extraction of coal by surface mining provides a major present and future source of energy and is an essential and necessary activity which contributes to the economic and material well-being of the state. (b) The Legislature finds that the unregulated or irresponsible surface mining of coal may cause...
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9-16-3
Section 9-16-3 Purpose of article. The objective of this article is to provide for the safe and reasonable reclamation of lands upon which surface disturbances will be created by certain types of surface mining so as to protect the taxable value of property and preserve natural resources within the state and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of this state, consistent with the protection of physical property and with maximum employment and the economic and industrial well-being of the state. (Acts 1969, No. 399, p. 773, ยง2.)...
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9-16-90
/occupiers in such areas prior to any blasting; b. Maintain for a period of at least three years and make available for public inspection upon request a log detailing the location of the blasts, the pattern and depth of the drill holes, the amount of explosives used per hole, and the order and length of delay in the blasts; c. Limit the type of explosives and detonating equipment, the size, the timing and frequency of blasts based upon the physical conditions of the site so as to prevent (i) injury to persons, (ii) damage to public and private property outside the permit area, (iii) adverse impacts on any underground mine, and (iv) change in the course, channel, or availability of ground or surface water outside the permit area; d. Require that all blasting operations be conducted by trained and competent persons as certified by the regulatory authority; e. Provide that upon the request of a resident or owner of a man-made dwelling or structure within one-half mile of any portion of...
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9-16-74
Section 9-16-74 Surface Mining Commission - Powers. In addition to any other powers conferred on it by law, the commission shall have the power to do all of the following: (1) Adopt, amend, suspend, repeal, and enforce reasonably necessary rules and regulations, provided such rules and regulations shall not be more stringent than those promulgated by federal law, or rule or regulation, to control surface coal mining operations consistent with this article including the declaration of public policy and legislative intent contained in Section 9-16-71. Such rules and regulations may be for the state as a whole or may vary from area to area, as may be appropriate to accomplish the policy and intent of this article and in order to take into account varying local conditions. (2) Hold public hearings as may be specified by law relating to any aspect or matter in the administration of this article and, in connection therewith, administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the...
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9-16-91
Section 9-16-91 Surface effects of underground coal mining; requirements; remedies. (a) The regulatory authority shall promulgate rules and regulations directed toward the surface effects of underground coal mining operations, and embodying the following requirements. In adopting any rules and regulations, the regulatory authority shall consider all distinct differences between surface coal mining and underground coal mining. (b) Each permit issued pursuant to this article and relating to underground coal mining shall require the operator to: (1) Adopt measures consistent with available technology in order to prevent subsidence causing material damage to the extent technologically and economically feasible, maximize mine stability, and maintain the value and reasonably foreseeable use of such surface lands, except in those instances where the mining methods used requires planned subsidence in a predictable and controlled manner. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit...
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27-60-2
committees as its bylaws may provide for the carrying out of its functions. 4. Corporate records of the commission. The commission shall maintain its corporate books and records in accordance with the bylaws. 5. Qualified immunity, defense, and indemnification. a. The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability, or both, for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton...
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9-16-85
Section 9-16-85 Permits - Approval or denial by authority; filing of violation schedule; issuance to mine on prime farm land. (a) Upon the basis of a complete mining application and reclamation plan or a revision or renewal thereof, as required by this article, following public notification and opportunity for a public hearing as required by Section 9-16-88, the regulatory authority shall grant, require modification of, or deny the permit within 30 days and notify the applicant in writing of its action. The applicant for a permit, or revision of a permit, shall have the burden of establishing that his application is in compliance with all the requirements of this article. Within 10 days after the granting of a permit, the regulatory authority shall notify the local governmental officials in the local political subdivision in which the area of land to be affected is located that a permit has been issued and shall describe the location of the land. (b) No permit or revision application...
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22-27-12
Section 22-27-12 Powers of department. The department may do the following: (1) Adopt rules to implement this article. (2) Adopt rules establishing requirements and restrictions for the management of solid waste, excluding the collection and transportation of nonhazardous and nonmedical solid waste. The rules may include factors such as the characteristics of the solid waste, the potential for contamination of soils or ground and surface waters, the design and operation of management facilities, the financial capabilities of the applicant, soil and geological considerations, human health, and other environmental considerations. With respect to solid waste disposal or materials recovery facilities, the rules may also include factors such as the quantity, nature, and origin of solid wastes and recovered materials to be managed. The department may condition the issuance of a permit for any solid waste management or materials recovery facility upon the facility being consistent with...
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27-61-1
functions. 5. CORPORATE RECORDS OF THE COMMISSION The Commission shall maintain its corporate books and records in accordance with the Bylaws. 6. QUALIFIED IMMUNITY, DEFENSE, AND INDEMNIFICATION a. The Members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the Commission, the Executive Committee, and any other Committee of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton...
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22-27-47
Section 22-27-47 Local plans required. (a) Each county and any municipality as described below shall submit to the department, within one and one-half years of May 16, 1989, a plan for the management of solid waste generated within its boundaries. A county's plan shall include the municipal jurisdictions within its boundaries except that any municipality may choose to submit its own solid waste management plan intended for implementation within its city limits and thereby be excluded from its county plan. Cities which do not choose to exclude themselves from their county's plan shall be responsible to share in the county's costs proportionately on a per capita basis. The content of all plans shall be consistent with the requirements of this article and every plan shall not become final until it has been officially adopted and approved pursuant to the requirements of this article. In the event a county or city does not submit a required plan or if said plan does not meet the minimum...
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